No Eduardo for Prague / Pederson is No. 1 target

August 14, 2007 on 5:59 pm | In Arsenal FC | posted by Block19er |

First of all it is nice to point out that Fulham chump, sorry manager Lawrie Sanchez, has said on Sky Sports News, “I’ve got to hold my hands up and say I was wrong”. Yes you were. Fulham hauled down Hleb in the first half but no penalty was given, and then Toure was taken out in the second half to set up Van Persie for a penalty, it was clear Fulham were desperate not to concede and that desperation lead to numerous fouls.

Wenger has announced his squad for Prague Away, Eduardo has not made it, the Arsenal squad is, Lehmann, Almunia, Sagna, Eboue, Hoyte, Clichy, Traore, Toure, Gallas, Senderos, Song, Flamini, Cesc, Hleb, Rosicky, Walcott, Van Persie, and Bendtner. It is extremely likely the starting line-up will be the same as Sunday with Denilson and Diaby still not making the squad with apparent ankle injuries.

Another central midfielder who is not present because of the Copa America is Gilberto, now back at Arsenal in training he has told the Daily Star, “Of course I was surprised because I was captain all last season when Henry didn’t play, and after his move to Barcelona I naturally thought I would be this time,” and he said he heard about it on arsenal.com. He and most Gooners were shocked at the fact Gallas was captain, it does seem though Willy has risen to the challenge (for want of a better term), and it’s also a little shocking that Wenger didn’t speak to Gilberto personally about it. We know how good a man-manager Arsene is, but Gilberto is totally for the Arsenal cause, he went onto say “I will give the same commitment to the club that I always have. This is an important season.” Still it’s all a bit puzzling maybe this is a little of what Grimandi  was talking about over the weekend. Wenger perhaps simply doesn’t have the time to do it all on his own.

Tomas Rosicky has been expressing his feelings about his return to Prague this week on Arsenal.com. Initially Tomas was worried about his return as he didn’t know how  the fans would feel about him. He has a massive history with Prague and joined them at 7 or 8 years old. Tomas said, “My brother played for Sparta Prague and my father played for Sparta Prague so it is a bit emotional. It will be strange for me because I have feelings for the club”. Let’s just hope he doesn’t take the rest of the squad to Darlings pre-match. Arsenal.com also spoke to a Sparta fan and he said,”Rosicky is still very popular among the Sparta Prague fans and I think he can expect a really warm welcome. ” The script is written for Tomas to steel the show.

Following gossip Arsenal were going to make an announcement yesterday regarding a transfer, news started to filter through last night it was Blackburn player Morten Gamst-Pederson  who could be arriving at Ashburton Grove. The People believe Arsenal will buy Pederson for £7Mil. I have constantly said he is the perfect player for Arsenal, in the right position, and at that price, at good value. The Mirror also link Pederson with a move to Arsenal but say Rovers will want Flamini plus cash. I think this will be a great move, Pederson has the ability to score match-winning goals. Something we could do with from an attacking wide position. Watch this space.

One last thing, COME ON YOU TOFFEE’S.